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Differentiate between fusion and solidification.

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Fusion
It is the process in which solid changes into its liquid state.
The heat is absorbed in this process.
Example: Melting of ice into water.
Solidification
It is the process in which liquid changes into its solid state.
The heat is lost in this process.
Example: Solidification of water into ice.

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